prank

Definitions


[praŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a practical joke or mischievous act
(e.g: the tapestry was stolen as part of a drunken student prank)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (denoting a wicked deed): of unknown origin


[praŋk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- play a trick or practical joke on (someone)
(e.g: the individuals who were pranked thought they were auditioning to be a TV show host)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (denoting a wicked deed): of unknown origin




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